Cumberland Island - Camping at Sea Camp - Fri, Apr 13 2012

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Cumberland Island - Camping at Sea Camp


The Basics:
Event Type:Camping
Event Location: Somewhere in the Atlantic (near St. Mary's GA)
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Apr 13 2012  8:00 am >> Sun, Apr 15 2012 12:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 1:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Mar 1 2012 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Mar 23 2012 10:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Days 4 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
cliff j
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Member Cost:$25.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Come enjoy camping on Georgia's largest barrier island, that's right, Cumberland Island (but only if you appreciate things like the beach, sun, water, wild horses, hiking, biking, great photo ops, etc., etc., etc.) We'll be staying at Sea Camp. The only itinerary is to have fun, stay safe, and to be on time for the ferry. Much info about the island can be found at http://www.cumberlandisland.com/ and http://www.nps.gov/cuis/index.htm .

Everyone should plan to arrive at the ferry dock in St. Mary's, GA by 8:00am Friday morning to check in at the ranger station (ferry departs for the island at 9am). Our return to the mainland will be Sunday morning on the 10:15am ferry. Plan to have your gear packed and at the dock at least 30 minutes earlier.

Since the drive down to St. Mary's is about 6 hours, it is strongly suggested to head down the day before (Thursday) and stay in or around St. Mary's for the night. The Riverview hotel is across the street from the ferry dock and has rooms for around $100 a night. A better choice may be to stay up the road in Kingsland for around $50 a night. We tend to be quite active on the island, so it's a good idea to get some sound sleep the night before rather than driving all night.

The $25 fee listed above is for the ferry to and from the island. You will also be responsible to pay another $12 due when you check in at the ranger station. (2 nights at $4 each and an access fee of $4 for a total of $12)

Campfires - if anyone wants to bring/gather wood for a campfire and be responsible for the fire itself, I'm sure others will enjoy it too, but there is not one planned by the event leaders.

Cooking - The trip leaders will not be bringing a camp stove. Feel free to bring one if desired and let us know if you plan to share it with the group.

Biking - Rental bikes are available on the island for around $20 a day. You will not be allowed to bring you own bike to the island via the ferry.



Required Items to Bring:
• Tent
• Sleeping bag and pad/mattress
• Headlamp/flashlight (batteries)
• Food (Important!!!) - Food and drink is on your own. You are responsible to bring your own food and drink. No group food or pre-arranged meals are provided. Also, there is no place on the island to buy supplies! To protect from wildlife (raccoons, etc.), be sure to bring straps or some means of locking your cooler. Cages are supplied at campsites for food storage but space is minimal.
> Food and Beverage Considerations:
 2 breakfasts (Saturday, Sunday)
 2 lunches (Friday, Saturday)
 2 dinners (Friday, Saturday)
- The ferry leaves for the island just after breakfast (on your own) on Friday, and returns us to the mainland around lunchtime on Sunday.
 Snacks
 Beverages (Water on the island is potable but not very tasty. Consider bringing drinking water.)
• Clothing suitable to weather - Cumberland Island's average high in April is 79 degrees and the average low is 57 degrees. Remember, these are just averages so be prepared for much warmer and especially colder temps (day or night). Consider bringing a jacket, fleece, long underwear, etc. just in case the temperatures dip. We'll have a better idea of the expected weather a few days before the trip.
> Rain Gear/poncho
> Hat (for warmth if needed and to protect from the sun)
> Shoes, Boots, Sandals, etc. (a couple of pairs for hiking/walking on trails/beach/in water
> Sunglasses
• Toiletries - Toothbrush/paste, soap, deodorant, and anything else required to stay comfortable and non-offensive to others. (Sea Camp does have modern flush toilets. They also have cold water showers.)

 

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Water
Compact pillow
Camera
Sun Screen
Bug Spray
Ear Plugs (in case someone snores and keeps you awake)
Camp Chair
Games, Books
Day pack (for hiking/exploring the island)

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Directions to the Ferry in St Mary's:

From downtown Atlanta, head south of the city on 1-75 S
(77.6 depending on where you start)
Take exit 165 on the left to merge onto I-16 E toward Jim L Gillis Hwy/Savannah (156 miles)
Take exit 157A to merge onto I-95 toward Brunswick/Jacksonville (95.3 miles)
Take exit 3 for GA-40 toward Kingsland/St Mary's
(0.3 miles)
Turn left onto GA-40 E/E King Ave (at some point it becomes Osborne Street) (9.3 miles)
Continue to follow GA-40 E till it ends
Turn right onto St Mary's Street, the ferry dock is immediately on the left
Go into the park service building (I think it's blue) to check in for the Ferry

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):730Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 1:30 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $292.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$25.00/Person
Cost Includes:

The $25 fee listed above is for the ferry to and from the island.

You will also be responsible to pay another $12 due when you check in at the ranger station. (2 nights at $4 each and an access fee of $4 for a total of $12)

Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the AOC on Fri, Mar 23 2012.
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
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If you cancel on or before March 23, 2012, full payment is refundable less a $5 administrative fee. No refund after March 23, 2012 unless someone from the waitlist replaces you and pays in full. You will then be elegible for a full refund less the $5 administrative fee.

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